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2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC

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Elias Rodriguez, 31, faces two murder charges for shooting Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D. C. on Wednesday. The couple, who were reportedly about to get engaged, were leaving a Jewish conference when Rodriguez opened fire, shouting 'free, free Palestine' during the attack. FBI Director Kash Patel condemned the incident as an act of terror, reflecting growing concerns over antisemitism in recent months.

Witnesses described the horrific scene, with police recovering 21 shell casings from the shooting. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar emphasized that the attack stemmed from toxic anti-Semitic incitement, warning that such violence was expected given the current climate. Rodriguez was apprehended at the scene and is undergoing police questioning as investigations continue.

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